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Emperical Audio Mods for Parasound Halo JC-1'S

Has anyone had their Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblocks modified with the $1,800.00 Emperical Audio mods, or heard ones that have been modified by them?
If so, how did they sound, and what all improvements were there over the stock factory JC-1's?
Was it a big improvement, or a so so improvement with the mods in place?
In your honest opinion, are the sonic improvements worth the $1,800.00 asking price for the mods?
All information and opinions would be greatly appreciated.
daltonlanny
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Steve, it sounds like you're throwing down the gauntlet for some brave Bryston owner to be the guinea pig and offer up his/her amp for modification. ;)
daltonlanny OP
297 posts
 
Since it has been a few months since I posted this,
has anyone had this mod done to their JC-1's since then?
If so, please share the results with us.
Thanks.
frankg
170 posts
 
Hi Lanny. As you know I'm waiting for a reply as well. I had the JC-1's in my system for two weeks and thought they were great as is. Does the soundstage really double in width etc.? Maybe we'll hear from someone after the 3 day weekend.
daltonlanny OP
297 posts
 
Frankg,
Were the JC-1's you used broken-in?
What other components did you use in association with them?
Thanks.
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jayctoy
1,962 posts
 
Dalton why dont you ask Steve, to loan you the JC 1,
pay the shipping back and forth if it does not work,
If it works send Him the $1800 check plus one way
shipping.I respect Bob and Bryan, they know the JC1
very well than most of us.If you are really interested
why not.I myself, I benefited from modification.My
Sony 9000es,IMS now, sounds so musical.In the end,
music is a passion,Why not.I did hear the JC1 thru
the courtesy of Bryan, they are very good amp.Let
me know if the mod is worth it.I almost forgot
to send yours to Him, so you keep His.
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